Merchant Shipping Survey Bill

Considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to move the House, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for the compulsory Survey of certain Merchant Ships, and for the adoption of a maximum load line.

Resolution reported: — Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. PLIMSOLL, Mr. WHEELHOUSE, and Mr. LAMBERT.

Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 3.]